Veteran fencers from around
the world competed
in the Veteran World
Championship,
in Tampa, Florida (USA)
August 31 through
September 1, 2002. The
location for the event was the
Hyatt Regency
in the heart of downtown Tampa.

The bouts took place in the ballroom,with six
strips for prelmininaries,four for the direct
eliminations and one for the finals. Results of the competition can be seen at the bottom of this page. We will have photos up within the next two weeks. Please check back.

PAST PARTICIPATION IN VETERANS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Those who participated in the Veterans World Championship were in good company. Here are some interesting statistics concerning participation in the previous Veterans World Cups.

*1997: In Capetown (South Africa) total of 36 in men's epee only, 19 nations participating
*1998: In La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) total of 94 participating in men's epee and women's foil, 26 nations participating
*1999: In Siofok (Hungary) total of 242 (22 nations) in all weapons)
*2000: In Goedoelloe (Hungary) total of 217 (18 nations) in all weapons
*2001: In Martinique (France) total of 182 (15 nations) in all weapons
*2002: In Tampa (United States of America) over 200 (18 nations) in all weapons

The Veteran World Championship was sponsored by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, and the
Florida Sports Foundation.

The organizers of the Veteranís World Championship would like to thank everyone who supported their effort by donations of money and time. They also express their thanks to the many participants in the tournament. All of these people helped to make it a great success. THANK YOU.

To visit the website for results of the 2001 World Veteran Fencers Championship held in Martinique,
CLICK HERE.